When I get invites for press screenings, I try not to turn them down. As someone trying to build credibility with my film reviews, I take every opportunity given to me. Plus, as a horror writer with a novel coming out in October, You’re Next appealed to my sensibilities. As I went to the theater to see the press screening for You’re Next, I met some lovely people, Hope and George, who promised to introduce me to the Central Ohio... Read more
(Possible Spoilers Ahead) I wrote one version of this review that was far more positive than the one I’m writing now. My first impression of Kick Ass 2 is that I liked it quite a lot. Then, I started to reflect on the film and I realized a few things disturbed me. Here are my thoughts. (Warning, language ahead) It’s been two years since David Lizewski donned the green mask of Kick Ass. He’s gone into hiding along with Mindy... Read more
In the spring of 2012, my wife Tara and I were in Baltimore for my cousin’s wedding. The day before the big event, all family members were charged with running various last minute errands all over the city. As my massive family stood crammed together in one room to receive instructions on where to go and what to pick up, I noticed everyone typing addresses and notes into their smartphones. The room soon emptied of bodies like secret agents on... Read more
From Geek Goes Rogue TV Editor Zach Lorton, as told to by the hat rack that is longing for a porkpie… WHAT IS HANK GOING TO DO??!? At the end of the previous episode of Breaking Bad, “Gliding Over All”, I didn’t care what kind of life Walt and Skyler would have with their kids or if their marriage would be reconciled. I didn’t care what youth-fueled shenanigans Jesse would get himself into now that he has cash to flash. The... Read more
From Geek Goes Rogue TV Editor Zach Lorton, whose system is currently high… on iced coffee… Sunday night was the culmination of months of anticipation for those in a Walter White deficiency situation — the final 8 episodes of “Breaking Bad” began on AMC. And if you’ve been reading anything on the internet at all lately, especially if you’ve been reading this blog, you’re aware of that. You’re also aware that I’m more than excited, also mournful, that the final... Read more
From Geek Goes Rogue TV Editor Zach Lorton, as told to by the trumpet sitting in his closet, yearning to be played once more: On Thursday night, I did something that most people would consider geekier than even being a geek. Even normal geeks might call me a geek with a sneer while glaring at me through their disdainfully smudged glasses, padding their leather satchels that held their precious 20-sided dice, nose-breathing in disgust. I attended a marching band competition. ... Read more
Once again, I’m floored how the major religious media is missing out on the DC Comics Trinity War. Just to make sure, I did a Google search for ANY religious media covering a comic book event centered around a major theological event, the question of sin. You know who I found? Just us As thrilled as I am to talk theological issues in comic books, I don’t want to be the only one. I’m trying hard to get Christians to see the... Read more
I’ve reached the midpoint of my life. This is the time when guys get sports cars, a young girlfriend, and wear gold chains nestled among their chest hair (at least, according to chick lit). I’ve never been into cars (I’ve driven the same one for thirteen years). I’ve got very little chest hair (probably more info than you needed to know). Middle-aged guys with college-age girlfriends are just flat creepy. However, I am asking a lot of the same questions... Read more
From Geek Goes Rogue TV Editor Zach Lorton, as told to by the single fortune cookie in the kitchen who is calling his name: “Say my name.” The day is drawing nearer, and I’m getting more and more antsy. Seriously, I’m doing pretty much everything short of actually smoking Blue Meth trying to keep myself from obsessing about the final 8 episodes of “Breaking Bad”, which begins its final run on Sunday, August 11th. However, a few things are helping... Read more
From Geek Goes Rogue TV Editor Zach Lorton, as told to by the lone Hawaiian shirt hanging in his closet… “Breaking Bad” mania just keeps rollin’. Earlier today, CBS reported that the Emmy winning show has taken the top award given at the Television Critics Association awards on August 3rd, winning the prestigious Program Of the Year award. Said TCA president Candace Havens, “In a year that saw a lot of great television, the TCA Awards winners represent the best... Read more
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